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| The Environment Agency of England & Wales | News, information, research and data about the environment of England and Wales. |
| The Meterological Office | Latest UK & World weather. Excellent information on Climate change & weather records. |
| UK Department of the Environment, Transport & Regions DETR | The aim of DETR is to improve the quality of life by promoting sustainable development at home and abroad, fostering economic prosperity and supporting local democracy |
| DETR Wildlife & Countryside | Reports on current wildlife & countryside issues |
| The Countryside Agency | Statutory body working to conserve & enhance the countryside. |
| The Countryside Agency: Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty | These are areas of great natural beauty which although not eligible for National Parks status, have been designated as AONB's. Their primary purpose is to conserve natural beauty. |
| The Countryside Agency: Heritage Coasts | These are special scenic coastlines, managed so that their natural beauty is conserved and, where appropriate, the accessibility for visitors is improved. |
| The Countryside Agency: Community Forests | The Countryside Agency & The Forestry Commission are developing Community Forests on the outskirts of 12 major towns & cities in England. |
| MAFF Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food | UK Government organisation responsible for grants for hedges, and set-aside. |
| Forestry Commission | UK Government organisation divided into The Forest Authority & Forest Enterprise. Areas of responsibility from grants to managing the nations forests., |
| Entrust | Regulatory body for the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme. The Landfill Tax Credit Scheme encourages landfill site operators to contribute money to enrolled environmental bodies to carry out projects that meet the environmental objects of the landfill tax regulations. |
| English Nature | Government funded body whose purpose is to promote the conservation of England's wildlife and natural features. Find out about National Nature Reserves (NNRs), Marine Nature Reserves (MNRs), Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs), Ramsar Sites, Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) here. |
| Conservation Organisations | |
| Offwell Woodland & Wildlife Trust | UUK based Wildlife Trust with an extensive website featuring over 17,000 key words and topics |
| WWF International Worldwide Fund for Nature | WWF is committed to saving threatened species and their habitats worldwide. A very comprehensive website with images and videos and a wealth of information. |
| WWF UK | UK conservation information and news. |
| WWF Green Web Directory | Links to other environmental internet sites by subject |
| IUCN The World Conservation Union | IUCN works on a global level, safeguarding biological systems, ecosystems and species without heed to national boundaries. |
| The Game Conservancy Trust | Excellent site featuring habitat management information and scientific research |
| WRI World Resources Institute | Provides information, ideas, and solutions to global environmental problems.The web site provides access to a huge amount of environmental information. |
| RSPB Royal Society for the Protection of Birds | Europe's largest wildlife conservation charity. |
| British Trust for Ornithology | BTO has been gathering detailed information on Britain's birds for over 60 years through census work |
| S.C.R.O. Society for the Conservation and Research of Owls | International site |
| The Wildlife Trusts | A network of 46 County Wildlife Trusts |
| Cornwall Wildlife Trust | Information on Cornish wildlife and biodiversity |
| Devon Wildlife Trust | Devon Wildlife Trust information and activities |
| Axe Vale & District Conservation Society | Wildlife conservation group based in East Devon, England. |
| MarLIN The Marine Life Information Network for Britain & Ireland | A comprehensive and easily used source of information about marine habitats, communities and species around Britain & Ireland. |
| IMMA International Marine Mammal Association | Information on the conservation of marine mammals and their habitats worldwide. |
| The Mammal Society | UK site based at Aberdeen University. A considerable amount of quality information on British mammals. |
| Bat Conservation Trust | UK site devoted exclusively to bat conservation. |
| British Dragonfly Society | UK organisation devoted to dragonflies & damselflies. Information about conservation & habitats. Checklist & FAQs |
| Worldwide Dragonfly Association | Newsletter, species information, events. Hosted by Colgate University, NY, USA. |
For the professional entomologist. |
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UK general interest site. |
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| British Arachnological Society | UK Spider site |
| Plantlife | A wild plant conservation charity. Information on species and habitat conservation. |
| RORE | River Ocean Research
& Education "Our mission is to work in partnership with others to encourage stewardship for, and sustainable use of, all areas of the water environment" |
| Biodiversity | |
| National Geographic Society | Features, Maps, questions, contests. |
| World Resources Institute | Enormous website devoted to biodiversity |
| Ecology & Biodiversity Virtual Library | Dedicated to reviewing internet information sources pertaining to ecology & biodiversity based on their educational value. |
| Devon Biodiversity Action Plan | Full details of Devon's Biodiversity Action Plan for species and habitats. |
| Biodiversity - A Guide through the mire | A good guide to legislation and biodiversity initiatives. |
| Other Sites providing Links and Directories | |
| TES Teaching Resources | TES Teaching Resources: Free wildlife and outdoor activities including classroom resources, lesson plans and teaching resources. |
| WWF Green Web Directory | Links to other environmental internet sites by subject |
| Best Environmental Directories | Directory of best internet environmental directories by subject. |
| UM Weather | The Internet's main source of weather information. |
| Eco-uk.com | The UK's premier environmental internet site, with comprehensive directories. |
| Habitats | |
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| Allerton Research and Educational Trust | Conservation research and practice on a working farm. Includes links to the Allerton Songbird Ecology Reseach Project. |
| The Game Conservancy Trust | Excellent site featuring habitat management information and scientific research |
| Marine | . |
| MarLIN The Marine Life Information Network for Britain & Ireland | A comprehensive and easily used source of information about marine habitats, communities and species around Britain & Ireland. |
| IMMA International Marine Mammal Association | Information on the conservation of marine mammals and their habitats worldwide. |
| Dorset Coastlink | Information on specific Dorset Coastlink Sites and other marine information. |
| Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre | Charmouth (Dorset) is famous for fossils and geology and has a wealth of coastal habitats and wildlife. |
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| Habitats | UK website. The world's largest on Lowland Heath.Includes Ecology, Geology, Management, Restoration and Surveys. |
| Surrey Heathland Project | Large Scale Practical Heathland Management |
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| Zoological Record | Internet Resource Guide for Zoology. A vast resource of links for all categories of animals. |
| Mammals | . |
| The Mammal Society | UK site based at Aberdeen University. A considerable amount of quality information on British mammals. |
| The British Deer Society | Information about deer in Britain and their management |
| Bat Conservation Trust | UK site devoted exclusively to bat conservation. |
| International Marine Mammal Association | Information on the conservation of marine mammals and their habitats worldwide. |
| Birds | . |
| RSPB Royal Society for the Protection of Birds | Europe's largest wildlife conservation charity. |
| British Trust for Ornithology | BTO has been gathering detailed information on Britain's birds for over 60 years through census work. |
| Birds of Britain | Link to "Birds of Britain" website. |
| Where do you want to go birding today? | Links to birding hotspots around the world and images of world birds. |
| S.C.R.O. Society for the Conservation and Research of Owls | International site about conservation and research. |
| Birds in a Garden | Some good images, behaviour notes and tips on bird feeding. |
| Nivon Birding Group, Goor, The Netherlands | Dutch birdwatching & conservation group based in Goor, Eastern Netherlands. |
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| Froglog | Open University Ecology & Conservation Research Group, good newsletters about declining amphibian populations. |
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| British Dragonfly Society | UK organisation devoted to dragonflies & damselflies. Information about conservation & habitats. Checklist & FAQs |
| Worldwide Dragonfly Association | Newsletter, species information, events. Hosted by Colgate University, NY, USA. |
| Dragonflies & Damselflies | UK site with international links |
| The Butterfly Website | International site with very useful links. |
| UK Moths | Amateur site with some nice pictures. |
| Introduction to Lepidoptera | A useful overview of the life cycles and natural history of butterflies and moths. |
For the professional entomologist. |
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UK general interest site. |
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Website for the young entomologist. |
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Photographs and information from The Spencer Entomological Museum. |
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An interesting site with loads of facts and information |
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Wonderful images of bugs such as fleas, flies and termites |
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Spiders |
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| To further the education of the public by promoting the study of the Arachnida, especially spiders, pseudoscorpions and harvestmen. | |
Plants |
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Variety of plant conservation information, follow the links for information about Seed Banks. |
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| A wild plant conservation charity. Information on species and habitat conservation. | |
Contains an interesting and useful guide to British Trees. |
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| Fungi | |
| Fungi | All you ever wanted to know about fungi and a lot more besides. An award winning website, including over 1000 images (although of American species). |
| mycorrhiza.com | A good introduction to the fascinating underground world of mycorrhizae (fungi which grow in the soil, interacting with plant roots). Includes links to other related sites. |
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